Johnstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15901
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,190
- 1,092/sq mi High-density area
- $27,121
- Median income Below-median income area
- $20,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Johnstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Lowest
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,092
- people per sq mi
- 42%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15901 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15901 covers 3.8 square miles in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,190 residents on file, a density of 1,092 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15901 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,121 (65% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,217. Economic pressure is pronounced: 39.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $20,800 (91% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $510; owner occupancy is 42.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 15901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 15901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15901.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15901, Johnstown, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,190
Population
3.8
Area (sq mi)
1,092
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15901?
51.6
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$27,121
Median Household Income
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$25,217
Per Capita Income
39.2%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15901 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Johnstown, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$27,121 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,630housing units
2,630
Total Housing Units
1,964
Occupied Units
666
Vacant Units
1.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$20,800
Median Home Value
-91% vs state ZIP avg
$510
Median Rent
1948
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 281 business establishments in ZIP 15901, employing approximately 3,405 people with a combined annual payroll of $155,204,000.
281
Businesses
3,405
Employees
$155.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 17.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 10.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.2% |
| Information | 7 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.5% |
| Construction | 6 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15901 vs 15902 →
ZIP 15901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15905
Johnstown (15905)
21,226 residents
- 15904
Johnstown (15904)
16,608 residents
- 15902
Johnstown (15902)
12,513 residents
- 15906
Johnstown (15906)
11,144 residents
- 15909 5,611
Johnstown (15909)
5,611 residents
- 15901 4,190
Johnstown (15901)
4,190 residents
- 15956 2,739
South Fork (15956)
2,739 residents
- 15928 1,974
Davidsville (15928)
1,974 residents
- 15951 453
Saint Michael (15951)
453 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15901 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15928
Davidsville (15928)
$87,237 median income
- 15905
Johnstown (15905)
$69,212 median income
- 15945
Parkhill (15945)
$68,203 median income
- 15904
Johnstown (15904)
$67,394 median income
- 15909
Johnstown (15909)
$61,016 median income
- 15951
Saint Michael (15951)
$58,104 median income
- 15956
South Fork (15956)
$52,448 median income
- 15902
Johnstown (15902)
$44,215 median income
- 15906
Johnstown (15906)
$43,284 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15901 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15902 | Johnstown, PA | 12,513 | 1.9 mi |
| 15906 | Johnstown, PA | 11,144 | 3.5 mi |
| 15945 | Parkhill, PA | 198 | 3.2 mi |
| 15928 | Davidsville, PA | 1,974 | 6.1 mi |
| 15904 | Johnstown, PA | 16,608 | 4.0 mi |
| 15905 | Johnstown, PA | 21,226 | 4.4 mi |
| 15909 | Johnstown, PA | 5,611 | 6.1 mi |
| 15953 | Seanor, PA | 83 | 8.3 mi |
| 15951 | Saint Michael, PA | 453 | 7.5 mi |
| 15956 | South Fork, PA | 2,739 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15901, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,190 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15901 in?
ZIP code 15901 (Johnstown) is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Cambria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cambria-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15901?
ZIP code 15901 in Johnstown, PA has a population of 4,190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15901?
The median household income in ZIP 15901 is $27,121, which is 64% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15901?
The median home value in ZIP 15901 is $20,800, which is 93% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15901 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15901?
ZIP code 15901 has 281 business establishments employing approximately 3,405 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15901 are: Other services (except public administration) (49), Health care and social assistance (48), Finance and insurance (33). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15901?
In ZIP code 15901, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15901?
In ZIP code 15901, approximately 42.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15901 is 39.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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